A lucky visitor from out of state won a life-changing $1,593,457 jackpot playing a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The win is one of the top five slot jackpots since the casino opened in 2018.
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Ocean Casino Resort has partnered with BLADE, a global air mobility platform, to provide seamless helicopter flights from New York City to Atlantic City. Starting May 25, guests can reserve seats on the 6-passenger helicopter for flights every Saturday in July and August. The 40-minute journey from Manhattan to Ocean’s helipad includes a dedicated concierge service and complimentary suite upgrade upon arrival. Moët & Chandon is the official champagne partner, with each passenger receiving an exclusive champagne tumbler and every BLADE x Ocean hotel package including a bottle of Moët Imperial.
Ocean Club Condominium residents in Atlantic City, New Jersey, have been without access to their balconies for over two years due to ongoing structural safety concerns. Despite previous coverage of the issue in 2022, a resident reached out again to express frustration over the lack of progress and estimated completion date, which is now projected to be July. The resident also highlighted the closure of other amenities such as the pool and gym, as well as an attempted illegal rent increase by the landlord.
From April 15 to April 21, there were 14 home transfers reported in Atlantic City, with a median sale price of $252,000 for a 1,422-square-foot home on North Virginia Avenue. Notable transactions include a 187-square-foot home on Atlantic Avenue that sold for $73,000, a 1,368-square-foot home on North Massachusetts Avenue that sold for $73,500, and a 2,114-square-foot home on Chelsea Court that sold for $575,000.
Former Atlantic City High School Principal Constance Days-Chapman has been charged with misconduct and obstruction related to allegations of child abuse against the city’s superintendent of schools, La’Quetta Small, and her husband, Mayor Marty Small Sr. In response to Days-Chapman’s departure, Donald Harris, the high school’s director of secondary education, has been appointed acting principal. Both La’Quetta Small and Mayor Small have denied any wrongdoing and will appear in court on May 15. While the school board has not publicly addressed La’Quetta Small’s employment status, its president declined to comment, citing personnel confidentiality.
In a thrilling lacrosse matchup, Millville’s Thunderbolts emerged victorious with a 13-9 victory over Atlantic City, fueled by Ayla Gomez’s remarkable performance of three goals and three assists. Millville’s offense was a formidable force, with Maren Woodman and Brooke Powers contributing three goals apiece, while Woodman’s dominance in faceoffs ensured control of the game. Macey Williams and Adriana Parent shared the goaltending duties, with Parent securing the win with four crucial saves. Despite Bridget Roach’s four goals for Atlantic City, the Thunderbolts’ relentless offensive attack proved too much to overcome, resulting in a 4-3 record for Millville and a 2-5 record for Atlantic City.
A contemporary steakhouse called Park Place Prime is opening soon at Bally’s Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, replacing Guy Fieri’s Chophouse. The new steakhouse is part of a $100 million renovation project at Bally’s, which will bring new restaurants, shopping, and amenities to the property. Park Place Prime will feature hand-cut prime steaks and outstanding seafood options, along with a warm and sophisticated ambiance created by rich, dark wood, brass accents, and custom-made crystal chandeliers.